Khalifa University hosts industry leaders, academics and students for special graduate programs information day

Press release

Published April 18th, 2012 - 09:47 GMT

Al Bawaba

Khalifa University hosted industry and academic leaders for a special Information Day on its graduate programs. Senior Representatives from Du, Etisalat, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and other organizations all attended the event which was held at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi Campus.

In addition to presenting information on its graduate programs, Khalifa University also showcased its facilities, labs and research centers and discussed potential opportunities for partnership with industry and other academic institutions. Scholarship information was also available for interested students that attended the event.

“We were very pleased to welcome representatives from so many of the UAE’s industry leaders. The Information Day provided Khalifa University with an excellent opportunity to present our students, programs and research and collaboration opportunities to these important industry leaders, as well as academic leaders and potential students.” said Dr. Mohammed Al Mualla, Khalifa University’s Senior Vice President for Research and Development. “The Information Day really showcases Khalifa University’s commitment to serving Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision, by providing Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the region with unique programs and state of the art facilities that will help to mold and shape the future generation of industry leaders”

Khalifa University offers a variety of graduate programs, including Masters and Doctorate programs in Electronics, Communication and Computer Engineering, Masters of Science in Information Security and Nuclear Engineering, and a Master of Arts in International and Civil Security.

Background Information

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University endeavors to be a leader among research intensive universities of the 21st century, while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy.

Company Profile

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was established in 1971, to operate in all areas of the oil and gas industry and since then has steadily broadened its activity establishing companies and subsidiaries and creating an integrated oil and gas industry in Abu Dhabi. Today, the company manages and oversees oil production of more than 2.7 million barrels a day which ranks it among the top ten oil and gas companies in the world.